DJ Ridym Good Groove Mix - April 2021

 

90's RnB, Zouk, Jazz Funk, Lovers Rock and Afro Beats all covered in this months good groove. 

1. Masters At Work - Let Me Love You

2. Prince Nico Mbarga - Sweet Mother

3. Kassav - Mwen Di Ou Awa

4. Salaam Remi ft. Celo - Say It Loud

5. Steve Arrington - You Meet My Approval

6. Samuel Johnathan Johnson - Sweet Love

7. Con Funk Shun - Too Tight

8. Paradise - Satisfied

9. The McCrary's - For You

10. Marie Pierre - Somebody Else's Man 

11. Cynthia Schloss - Words (Are Impossible)

12. Cassandra - Thank You For The Many Things You've Done

13. Tamia - I'm So Into You

14. Case & Joe - Faded Pictures

15. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T

16. Tyresse - I Must Be Crazy

17. Jodeci - Alone

18. Nicole Wray - I'm Lookin'

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Santa's coming with a sack full of Soul and more ! Mondays show features EWF, Melba Moore, Blair, Patti Austin, Joe Bataan, Sharon Jones, Luther, Xmas Soul and many more.... Ho Ho Ho!

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DJ Grizz- The Soul Niceness Xmas Party Show on ourmusicradio.com 9th Dec19

Especially for those Xmas Soul Parties, full of Boogie tunes, 80's bangers, Rare Groove Steppers, Lovers Rock and slow jamz… just press play and supply the drinks and Pringles!

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DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 8

This Lovers Rock mix is dedicated to Claudette Fontaine who sadly passed away this week. In addition to her contribution to the Lovers Rock scene in the late 70's and 80's Claudette also contributed to artists such as Caron Wheeler, Elvis Costello and Heaven 17.

Claudette's lovers version of Natural High is the track I have gone for in this mix along with a good selection of oldies that should hopefully get you singing on your journey into work on Monday
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As always crank up the B-line and let the Ridym move you!

1. Johnny Osbourne - We Need Love
2. Janet Kay - You Bring The Sun Out
3. Claudette Fontaine - Natural High
4. Lagato - Lately
5. Donna Rhoden - It's True
6. Natural Ites - Lately
7. Lym - Oh La La La
8. Norman Collins - Let Me Go
9. John Mclean - If I Gave My Heart To You
10. Keith Douglas - Cool Down Amina
11. Nina Decosta - Don't Want To Lose You

DJ Ridym - Brit Funk & Rare Soul 8

Welcome once again Mixtapers to the latest instalment of the Brit Funk series and what a scorcher we have this time around. Our session kicks off with a dance floor banger from Take 3. There's 52nd Street with talented lead vocalist Diane Charlemange (RIP) who went on to work with Goldie on the eternal junglelist anthem Inner City Life.
We've got some real gems in Mirage, Nick Straker Band and The Hudson's summer groove show me you care. We end with a Cool Notes track and their first release, this rare reggae classic before they went more mainstream as a soul band. The track is a blues party anthem to this day so credit to their versatility and appeal.

It's goodbye from me until next time. Grizz and SoulnRnB up next. One Love

1. Take 3 - Tonight's The Night
2. Mirage - Summer Grooves
3. The Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz
4. Savanna - Never Let You Go
5. The Hudsons - Show Me You Care
6. Closer Than Close - You Got A Hold On Me
7. 52nd Street - Tell Me (How It Feels)
8. The Cool Notes - My Tune

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 6

With Valentines day fast approaching I think its about that time for a Lovers Rock mix so grab your partner and lets get to it!

First up we have some soulful melodies from Carol Thompson, Arema, Tinga Stewart and Ruddy Thomas. Ruddy had several hits during his career which ended with his passing in 2006 one of which was a UK number one hit cover version of the classic Manhattans track just one moment away.

Also featured on this mix are multi-talented Producers, writers and singers Carlton Livingstone and Sugar Minott, who have had a string of hits during the 70's and 80's both in Jamaica and abroad.

Louisa "Markswoman" Marks was one of the pioneers of the Lovers Rock scene scouted as a youngster by the legendary sound system owner Sir Coxsone who at the time was hosting a popular weekly talent contest at the Four Aces nightclub in Dalston, East London.  Louisa who was singing with Dennis Bovell's Sufferer sound system accepted Llyoddie Coxsone's invitation and went on to win ten weeks in a row which then kick started the Lovers Rock genre and opened up the doors for artists like Carol Thompson and Janet Kay.

So kick back with the one you love and take a trip down memory lane with the coolest Lovers Rock selection from yours truly and I'll be back real soon.

One Love 🔯

1. Carol Thompson - Just A Little Bit
2. Ruddy Thomas - Key To The World
3. Arema - Blow My Mind
4. Tinga Stewart - I'm Gonna Fall In Love
5. Carlton Livingstone - Let Me Love You
6. Sugar Minott - My Love Is True
7. Louisa Marks - Caught You In A Lie
8. Sandra Cross - Put It On

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 9 Reggae Got Soul

The sun is shining and it's Carnival weekend bloggers so what better way to kick it off than a classic reggae revival mix with a touch of soul here on the Soulmixtape blog.

This time yours truly treats you to some heart warming "fried rice" selection (crackles) filled with soulful reggae versions of  Deniece "neecy" Williams That''s what friends are for, The four tops Left with a broken heart, Lobo's I'd love you to want me and David Ruffin's Walk away from love to name a few that help to make this a very special revival mix.

So whatever you're planning to do this sunny Bank Holiday make sure you crank this mix up and enjoy, preferably with a shot of quality rum because before you know it Christmas will be upon us!

One love to all. DJ Ridym

1. Barry Biggs - That's What Friends Are For
2. Johnny Clarke - Left With A Broken Heart
3. Bitty Mclean - Walk Away From Love
4. Ginger Williams - In My Heart
5. John Holt - I'd Love You To Want Me
6. Jimmy London - A Little Love
7. The Melodians - Sweet Sensation
8. The Maroons - I'm Leaving It Up To You
9. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
10. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Days
11. Johnny Osbourne - Trying To Turn Me On

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 5

It's Lovers Rock 5 and we've got some good ole favourites for you this time beginning with Carol Thompson's soulful Dreams of You with those vocals that remind me of soul trio The Emotions which is some praise indeed especially as she's solo! Louisa Marks aka Markswoman and the Investigators plus Kofi with lovers rock anthem black pride are all must haves for any lovers rock compilation. Kofi, ex member of lovers rock group Brown Sugar had also worked briefly with Soul II Soul on their 3rd album.

Loads more artists to enjoy on this one so chill out  kick back and enjoy and I'll be back real soon with some more mixes.

1. Carol Thompson - Dreams Of You
2. Junior English - Take Care Of Yourself
3. Matumbi - After Tonight
4. Lloyd Brown - I Know
5. Heptics - Natural Woman
6. Dee Sharp - Let's Rub It Up
7. Louisa Marks - Keep It Like It Is
8. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It
9. Kofi - Black Pride
10. Dennis Brown - Love Has Found It's Way
11. Sugar Minott - Mind Blowing Decisions
12. Leroy Sibles - Break Up To Make Up

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 4

Valentines is the theme for the latest installment of my Lovers Rock mix and we get straight into it with Lefty Bantons you are my lady followed by a Lovers Rock version of Denise Williams soul classic cos you love me baby. We also have popular Lovers Rock & Soul legend sound system Sir Lloyd producing Gilroy Sidden's you've changed, good to see the sound still going strong these days keep it up lads!
Dennis Brown and Aswad who coincidently collaborated on the sound clash special promised land which will feature in my upcoming clash mix but enough said about that you'll just have to keep checking the blog for it 😉

That's all from me until next time mixtapers have a very happy Valentines from us here at the Soulmixtape and remember if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with! Peace

1. Lefty Banton - You Are My Lady
2. Paulette Tajah - Cos You Love Me Baby
3. Private Collection - Direction
4. Sir Lloyd And Gilroy Sidden - Youve Changed
5. Bashera - Men Cry Too
6. Vivian Jones And Deborahe Glasgow - The First
7. Mike Anthony - Walk Away From Love
8. The Undivided Roots Band - Party Night
9. Dennis Brown - Someone Special
10. Aswad - Back to Africa
11. Caroll Campbell - Between Me And You
 

DJ Grizz- Reggae Love Songs

Its that time of year where Florists, Confectioners and Soft Toy Makers make their money... yes its Valentines Day! Here's a selection of old time Reggae Love Songs to help all you love machines out there to get in the mood with your significant other!

We've some Lovers goodness from Tinga Stewart, an old rocksteady gem from Carlton and the Shoes, Reggae royalty in John Holt sings about love (of course), there's a classic Doreen Schafer cover and some seriously good falsetto tones from Junior Murvin... plus many more reggae songs of affection to enjoy!

Have a great week Mix-tapers, whatever you do and whoever you do it with!

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Tinga Stewart- I’m gonna fall in love with you

Sandra Loban- Make you my man
Carlton and the Shoes- Never give your heart
John Holt- For the love of you
Angela Stewart- When love comes knocking
Barbara Jones- Never let me go
Doreen Schafeur- Were all alone
Junior Murvin- i am i love
Tradition- Every little bit of my heart

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 6

Welcome mixtapers to my newest installment of Reggae Rockers! Changing it up a bit Stone Love style with some sing-a-long tunes. We've got a bunch of goodies on this one including classic dancehall favorites from Sanchez with baby can I hold you, Wayne Wonder with you me and she and Tinga Stewards Cover Me. Also included is the lovers rock version of Tina Marie's ooh la-la-la courtesy of Ms Lym.

Like the cover? He's the conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, or so he thinks!

See you next time!

DJ Ridym

1. Lloyd Brown & Don Campbell - You Must Know

2. Morgan Heritage - She's Still Loving Me

3. Foxy Brown - Baby Can I Hold You Tonight

4. Sanchez - Baby Can I Hold You Tonight

5. Wayne Wonder - You Me And She

5. Freddy Mcgregor - Let Him Try

6. Richie Stephens - Crush

7. Everton Blender - Defender Of The Faith

8. Dennis Brown - Love Me Tonight 

9. Mikey Spice - Hold On

10. Lym - Oh La La

11. Sanchez - Love Is The Power 

12. Tinga Steward and Ninja Man - Cover Me

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 5 - A Reggae Christmas

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas greetings Mixtapers and welcome to my Reggae Christmas mix. I kick off the seasons greetings with a medley from Yellowman who whilst not being the best vocalist I ever heard definitely brings a smile to my face with "breadfruit roasting on the open fire, cornmeal porridge on the stove!"

Christmas dancehall style from Michael Palmer, Michigan & Smiley and Jacob Miller is then followed by a rockers rendition of I saw mommy kissing santa claus with the dub b-side counteraction then grab your partner while you slow wine to reggae crooners John Holt, Alton Ellis and Beres Hammonds lovers selection. I then seal the mix with some cracking Christmas Ska.

I'll be back with some RnB mix presents for you lucky listeners so be sure to check the blog but until then have yourself a very Merry Christmas!

One love and blessings to you all

1. Yellowman - This Christmas Mix
2. Jacob Miller - On The Tweleve Days of Ismas
3. Michael Palmer - Happy Christmas
4. Michigan and Smiley - Drummer Boy
5. Jacob Miller - Wish You A Merry Christmas
6. Johnny Clarke - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
7. The Aggrovators - Santa Claus Dub
8. John Holt - White Christmas
9. Beres Hammond - The Christmas Song
10. John Holt - Blue Christmas
11. Alton Ellis and The Lipsticks - Merry Merry Christmas
12. The Granville Williams Orchestra - Santa Claus Is Ska-ing To Town
13. Reuben Anderson - Christmas Time Again

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 3

Hi mixtapers I'm back once again with the latest installment of my Lovers Rock compilations. This time I start the mix with the undisputed queen of lovers rock miss Janet Kay and her timeless classic  Silly Games. An anthem which has stood the test of time and keeps getting better. Janet is currently touring the UK along with fellow lovers rock ambassadors Victor Romero-Evans and Carroll Thompson with their Lovers Rock Monologues show mixing their songs with some comic story telling of those days when Lovers Rock was riding high in the UK reggae scene and which saw popular Jamaican artists such as Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott head to the UK to be a part of it.

Carroll Thompson, Donna Rhoden and Carol Gonzales firm up the rest of the mix and then I sign it off sweetly with a couple of recent productions in Calvin - 2am and Dean Fraser - Girfriend.

Hope you enjoy and I'll be back real soon with some more reggae vibes but until then be sure to check out DJ's Grizz and SoulnRnB.

Peace

1. Janet Kay - Silly Games

2. Donna Rhoden - I've Fallen In Love

3. Karen Dixon - I like Your Name

4. Carol Thompson - Hoplessly In Love

5. Carol Gonzales - Spoilt By Your Love

6. Teddy Lincoln - If It's Love That You've Been Looking For

7. Intense - The Very Best

8. Dean Fraser - Girlfriend

9. Calvin - 2AM 

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 8

Its Bank Holiday Weekend in the UK and that can only mean one thing for Londoners (apart from traffic jams and DIY) and that's Carnival! Here's a little Reggae mix of Soul cover tunes to get you into the Notting Hill mood... its Reggae Got Soul 8!

The excursion starts with Lovers Queen Janet Kay and her take on Rose Royce, Storm do Archie Bell and The Drells, Flick Wilson covers an early Gwen Mcrae hit, Jennifer Lara gives her take on Evelyn Kings 80's club classic, and we end on Jamaican legend Sugar Minott's version of the Heatwave monster.

More old Soul gold in a weeks time... have a great weekend!

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Janet Kay- Wishing on a star
Storm- Its hard not to like you
Norman Collins- Back together again
Bob Andy- Games people play
Derrick Harriot- Turn back the hands of time
Flick wilson- Rockin chair
Rudy Thomas- Daydreamin
Jennifer Lara- I’m in love
Sugar Minnot- Mind blowing decisions

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock Volume 1

Strolling down memory lane with some cool lovers rock for our listeners this week. Kicking off with a Freddie McGregor classic courtesy of Norman Connors "you are my starship" and then signing off the mix with some sublime vocals from the queen of lovers rock herself - Janet Kay.

During the 70's and 80's lovers rock had taken hold of the UK blues party scene with artists such as Jean Adebambo, Ruddy Thomas, Carol Thompson and Trevor Walters to name a few. Lovers Rock had firmly made its mark and would often be played by popular sound systems of the time. Caron Wheeler of Soul II Soul fame started out as part of popular lover rock trio - Brown Sugar which gave us such favorites as "I'm in love with a dreadlocks" and "Hello Stranger"

More to come from me next week but until then look out for Grizz and SoulNRnB mixes heading your way!

Freddie Mcgregor - Natural Collie
Heptics - Mind Blowing Decissions
One Blood - Be Thankful for what you got
Investigators - Woman I need your loving
Jean Adebambo - Reaching for a goal
Peter Hunnigale - Won't you be my lady
Ruddy Thomas - When I think of you
Motion - No man is an island
Sugar Minott - Tears you cry
Janet Kay - I do love you

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 7

As promised another Grizz selection of old time Reggae covers of our best loved Soul tunes... it's Reggae Got Soul Vol. 7!

We kick off the Revival session with Sugar Minnot's take on the O'Jays monster hit, The Blues Busters reggae up Gladys Knight, Eddie Lovette covers Lionel Richie, Dee Sharpe interprets the Keni Burke Soul anthem, Marcia Griffiths gives us the Three Degrees plus many more versions to check out!

Have a good week Mixtapers!

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Sugar Minnot- I love music Derrick Harriot- All day music The Blues Busters- You’re the best thing that ever happened Sonia Spence- Love wont let me wait Eddie Lovette- Stuck on you Black Harmony- Don't let it go to your head Dee Sharpe- Rising to the top Marcia Griffiths- When will i see you again Winston Curtis- Be thankful

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 2

Another addition to the Mixtapes Summer Soundtrack -its Reggae Got Soul Volume 2. A selection of Reggae/ Lovers Rock cover versions of Soul gems.

We kick of with Bunny Rugs Clarke (of the band Third World) take on the William Devaughan classic, Latisha does Chaka, Rudy Thomas covers Dionne Warwick, Christine Lewin reggaes up Mtume, and we end on Mickie Chungs version of the George Benson hit (although Georges was a cover too!!)

Back on my Soul journey next week, Mr S up real soon.

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DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul

Time to 'Push me in the corner' as the song said with a selection of Rare Groove and Soul tracks done in a Lovers Rock / Reggae style from back in the day.

We kick off with a Jones Girls cover, there's the Carl Carlton Rare Groove classic done by Winston Reedy, Storm take on Diana Ross, The Tamlins give us their version of a Eugene Record penned Chilites tune, Paulette Tajah sings the prelude to every chat-show DNA test - originally done by Billy Paul and we end with Bunny Malone making Maze his own... plus more 'wind your waist' tracks to enjoy!

Enjoying an early showing of summer in London at the moment so make the Mixtape your soundtrack to the sunshine. Catch you soon!

Grizz

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DJ Grizz- Lovers Rock Vol 24

We journey once more over to the soulful reggae side of the blog with Lovers Rock 24!

We start with 2 tunes from the falsetto lovers master- Barry Biggs, Soul Diva Jocelyn Brown guests on a Robotniks reggae cover track, Carroll Thompson makes an appearance, there's an old school lovers anthem from Me & You, and finally some music with a message from Bob Andy.

Mr S up next, then back in a Rare Groove gear next week for me.

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Barry Biggs- Only You
Barry Biggs- Promise is comfort to a fool
In Crowd- His majesty is coming
Jocelyn Brown- Daydreaming
Samantha Rose- Cant believe im losing you
Tradition- Reach my goal
Ika Black- Human life
Carroll Thompson- Just a little bit
Me & You- Never know what you’ve got
Bob Andy - Life

DJ Grizz - Lovers Rock Mix Vol. 23

The good weathers holding in the UK so time to add to that summer soundtrack with Lovers Rock 23.

Ten soulful reggae tunes including: Bunny Malone, the UKs Sandra Cross, a reggae Aretha cover that features Jocelyn Brown no less, hitmaker- Errol Dunkley, and finishes with a reggae/disco crossover track from Inner Circle Plus 5 more hot lovers rock tracks from way back when!

Catch you in a weeks time mixtapers!

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Bunny Malone- Baby I’ve been missing you
Sandra Cross- Waiting for the chance
The Naturalites - Lately
Robotniks ft Jocelyn Brown- Daydreamin’
Brown Sugar- Our Reggae music
The Techniques- Its you I love
Sister Love- She’s leaving you
Louisa Marks- Dance and feel free
Errol Dunkley- Happiness forgets
Inner Circle- Stop breaking my heart